In recent years we’ve seen large <a href="http://inhabitat.com/mosaic-of-colorful-birds-nests-entices-local-sparrows-back-to-barcelona/">mosaics of bird nests</a>, <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nendos-tree-house-is-an-apartment-building-for-birds/">apartment buildings for birds</a>, and even eco-friendly <a href="http://inhabitat.com/greenrrroof-animal-house/">prefab houses for pets</a>. But what about bugs? The designers at <a href="http://www.vaulotdyevre.com/index.html">Vaulout &amp; Dyèvre</a> turned their gaze to Earth's smallest creatures with <a href="http://www.vaulotdyevre.com/VaulotDyevre_Nichoirs13eme_HD.html">Insectopia</a>, a collection of art installations in the 13th arrondissement of Paris that look like dense condo developments for insects.

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Vaulot Dyevre Insectopia

Intricate conglomerates of small wooden dwellings populate the parks of the 13th arrondissement in Paris.

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Vaulot Dyevre Insectopia

The installations look like tiny futuristic looking hotels for insects.

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Vaulot Dyevre Insectopia

The structures resemble both trees and densely populated cities.

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Vaulot Dyevre Insectopia

Bug buildings are mounted on top of each other, creating a small universe inhabited by different species of insects.

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Vaulot Dyevre Insectopia

The artists’ intention was to create a universe which is in constant motion.

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Vaulot Dyevre Insectopia

It should arouse curiosity and engage with the imagination of passers-by.